Pakistan’s president congratulates Ilham Aliyev

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

TodayPress TV reports that the letter reads:

“Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Victory Day.

This historic occasion embodies the sacrifice, determination and unity demonstrated by the Azerbaijani people in their struggle to restore their country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The significant achievements in the reconstruction and development of the liberated territories demonstrate Azerbaijan’s firm commitment to securing a peaceful and prosperous future for its people.

Pakistan highly values its longstanding brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, founded on mutual trust, shared values and unwavering support for one another. I am confident that the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between our countries will continue to grow stronger as we expand cooperation across various fields and work together towards our shared goals of regional peace, stability and prosperity.

On this momentous occasion, I reaffirm Pakistan’s close friendship and solidarity with Azerbaijan. I wish Your Excellency good health and happiness, and extend my heartfelt wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly Azerbaijani people.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”